Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year
People who frequently cross the Canada-U.S. border will find they have a shorter window for travel come the new year. The Canada Border Services Agency says as of 12:01 a.m. local time on Jan. 6, 35 ports of entry will adjust their hours of service as a way to enhance security for both Canada and the U.S., a news release said Monday. There will be hours adjustments seven days per week at 12 ports of entry in Manitoba, 10 in Quebec, six in Saskatchewan, four in New Brunswick, two in B.C. and one in Alberta. Details are on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Time changes vary dependingRead more
Service Canada holding 85,000 passports as Canada Post strike continues
Service Canada has been holding off on mailing out 85,000 passports due to the labour dispute at Canada Post. Employment and Social Development Canada said that “in anticipation of a potential labour disruption,” Service Canada stopped mailing passport packages on Nov. 8 — a week before Canada Post workers walked off the job. Canada Post stopped delivering mail across the country on Nov. 15 when tens of thousands of postal workers went on strike over wages, working conditions and other issues. The shutdown will affect millions of Canadians and businessesRead more
Trump names his tariff man. Here’s what he’s said and what it means for Canada
What’s new Donald Trump now has a point man for his plan to impose punishing trade tariffs. Someone who’s publicly shared his views on them. Howard Lutnick will now wield influence over an issue with major consequences over the global economy. Trump hasn’t just nominated the Wall Street executive as his commerce secretary; he’s also put Lutnick in charge of his tariff and trade agenda, with an additional role overseeing the Office of U.S. Trade Representative. American trading partners will eagerly study Lutnick’s views on Trump’s plan to slap aRead more